The hornbills are an odd-looking family of birds, and the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) is arguably the black sheep of the family. Here, we unfurl its tragic tale. With its incredible head adornment...

Photo: David Bartus, CC0 License It’s one of the more adventurous fantasies you could dream up, the idea of following a dusty map into a far-flung exotic land only to find riches beyond belief. Throughout...